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All the Colours of the Town Paperback – January 1, 2010

by Liam McIlvanney (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 884 ratings
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When Glasgow journalist Gerry Conway receives a phone call promising unsavoury information about Scottish Justice Minister Peter Lyons, his instinct is that this apparent scoop won't warrant space in The Tribune . But as Conway's curiosity grows and his leads proliferate, his investigation takes him from Scotland to Belfast. Shocked by the sectarian violence of the past, and by the prejudice and hatred he encounters even now, Conway soon grows obsessed with the story of Lyons and all he represents. And as he digs deeper, he comes to understand that there is indeed a story to be uncovered; and that there are people who will go to great lengths to ensure that it remains hidden. Compelling, vividly written and shocking, All the Colours of the Town is not only the story of an individual and his community - it is also a complex and thrilling inquiry into loyalty, betrayal and duty.
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    Conway Trilogy
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Faber and Faber
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    5.32 x 0.84 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0571239846
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0571239849
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faber and Faber; Main edition (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0571239846
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0571239849
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.32 x 0.84 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 884 ratings

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Liam McIlvanney is is the Times bestselling author of The Quaker, which won the 2018 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year. He was born in Scotland and studied at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford. He has written for numerous publications, including the London Review of Books, the Times Literary Supplement and the Guardian. His debut, Burns the Radical, won the Saltire First Book Award, and Where the Dead Men Go won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel. The Heretic, the second book in the DI Duncan McCormack series, is published in 2022. He lives in Dunedin, NZ, with his wife and four sons.

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Chrisso
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written although not a likeable subject.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013
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Very well written although not a very likeable hero in my eyes. Questionable loyalty. Questionable integrity. Questionable ethics. Will try more of this author.
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Robert M. Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars A stubborn reporter prevails
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
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Gerry Conway is stubborn. He survives beatings, disgrace and losing his job in an attempt to connect a murder in Ireland to a prominent Glasgow politician. McIlvanney is the son of the writer of a highly rated series set in Glasgow. He has some interesting things to say about the Troublesand the relationship between Scottish Protestants and the Irish loyalists. Well written and a differen5 take on recent history. Has brexit put the Good Friday peace in jeapordy.? This is first rate stuff.
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3.0 out of 5 stars All the Colors
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Mcllvanney's style is a clipped, straightforward form of writing. Conway is an interesting character. He's caught between wanting a wife and not being able to give up being a journalist. Which is making a choice. More stars when Mcllvanny is more judicious with revising his lengthy , sometimes overly detailed scenarios.
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Melia's Dad
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book if you like stories from Scotland and Ireland.
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2013
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A good book, but may be hard for some to follow the Irish brogue.
Worth a try, there's a great story here.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
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I love love love this author. I will reread a sentence 2-3 times just to get absorbed in the beauty if his description. The plots are wonderful and interesting
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4.0 out of 5 stars Intense - Historically Fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2013
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Colorful portrayal of the Troubles in NI from a Scottish perspective. One should always be careful which hornets nest you kick...
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Bona Dikombo
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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I'm amazed that this is a first novel.
I can't wait to read it again.
I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
Strongly recommended.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Had trouble staying in it.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2013
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I had trouble staying focused on this book, though the writing style is pretty good. Plot was kind of hard to follow.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What ever you do, read this!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2013
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Why there are comparatively few five star reviews of this excellent novel is completely beyond me.

It appealed initially because it dealt with The Troubles and much of it is set in Belfast - I'm a sucker for familiar settings - and I had no idea what a fantastic read I was embarking upon. The plot is great, nothing too complex but credible and persuasive. The main characters are convincing and if I had to make any criticism it would be that the minor ones could do with some work.

The real star of the show though is the writing. How I wish I could write like this. Clever, sophisticated and, at times, witty. Regardless of subject I shall read anything McIlvanney publishes for the sheer joy of reading his writing. What a talent.
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Ken Murray
3.0 out of 5 stars ... Colours of the Town By Liam McIIvanney is a good yarn based on the troubled time in Ireland between ...
Reviewed in Australia on November 29, 2014
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All the Colours of the Town By Liam McIIvanney is a good yarn based on the troubled time in Ireland between the Catholics and Protestants. I enjoyed the story but not knowing the geography of the towns and Cities It was based upon or being familiar with sum of the slang used by the characters
I was only able to give it three srars.
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Daniel Mackay
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read....mostly!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2021
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I liked this stream-of-consciousness style of writing. I liked the story with its many sub-plots and twists and turns.

But what happened towards the end? It seems like the author was in a hurry to finish. I won't elaborate as I don't want to give anything away. Just to ask: did the editor or publisher request the finishing chapters be abbreviated to just give the concluding section a bare-bones of the story? was the author tiring of the whole thing?

I was quite immersed in the tale, then it roared through the last bits.
Hence my 4/5 rather than 5/5.
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W M WHITE
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2014
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A good read
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Karrie
3.0 out of 5 stars All the Colours of the Town
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2013
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I chose this book partly because I thought the story and characters sounded brilliant. My husband is Scottish I
(I'm an English Rose), so that was another link and I've been told stories by him and even laughed at some of the lingo I understood that was used in this book.

I did get influenced by the reviews I think and as my husband told me just because others loved it, it doesn't necessarily mean I will enjoy it.

BUT I didn't really enjoy it, for me it was hard work and I carried on reading because I won't give up on a book. I am in my late 40's but I struggled with the flow of the story. I will be honest I even looked up a few words in my dictionary. Never too old to learn I guess.

I did download another book by Liam but I need a rest before I start that one. I think I will read a Dan Brown or Lynda late Plante next.

Well give it go you've got to make up your own mind. I will, however research more in depth any new author before I buy their books.

KARRIE.
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